The debates around the authenticity, appropriation and commodification of local music become futile without paying attention to the complex landscape of Coke Studio Bangla's various structures.
The folk singer became a household name with the immensely successful rendition of the song titled "Deora", presented in the second season of Coke Studio Bangla with singer Pritom Hasan. The song quickly gained popularity amongst the younger generation too, putting the singer, who was previously renowned among limited audiences, in a new light.
Eid-ul-Fitr is just around the corner, with the month of Ramadan set to begin in a few days, leading up to the grand celebration of Eid the biggest festival of the year. Numerous movies are slated for release during this festive season.
There was a relatively lower release of new songs by production houses as their emphasis shifted towards drama production. Despite this, listeners continued to enjoy and appreciate the existing Bengali tracks.
Amid much controversy and calls for a boycott on social media Coke Studio Bangla will look to entertain the audience with its “Coke Studio Bangla Live 2.0” concert today. The event, featuring an array of popular bands and artistes coming together to celebrate a musical night, will be unveiled for the audience at the Army Stadium.